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Statement from the National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the Identification of Marcedes Myran
(March 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today after the confirmed identification of the remains of Marcedes Myran at the Prairie Green Landfill: “On behalf of the Assembly…
Statement from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on Prime Minister Mark Carney
(March 14, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today after Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, along with his Cabinet. “The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) congratulates Prime…
Claims Process Now Open for Historic $23 Billion Settlement Acknowledging Discrimination of First Nations Child Welfare System
(March 10, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) -- National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, along with compensation administrator Deloitte, announced today the opening of the first two claims processes for eligible applicants seeking compensation for experiencing discrimination in the First…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Congratulates New Liberal Leader and Thanks Prime Minister Trudeau for a Decade of Leadership
(March 9, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today following the Liberal Party of Canada’s election of its new leader: “We congratulate Mark Carney on his…
Statement from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the Identification of Morgan Harris
(March 8, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak shared her heartfelt condolences following the identification and recovery of remains of Morgan Harris from the Prairie Green Landfill in…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Honours International Women’s Day
(March 8, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Today, on International Women’s Day, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak acknowledges and honours the strength, leadership, and contributions of First Nations women and girls. “First Nations women have always carried our…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Demands Action on U.S. Tariffs Impacting First Nations
(March 6, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today demanding action on U.S. Tariffs impacting First Nations: “As National Chief, I stand with First Nations across Turtle Island in strongly…
National Chief Encourages Canadians to Support First Nations Tourism; Calls on Governments to Include First Nations in “Buy Canada” Strategies
(February 28, 2025 – Montreal, Quebec) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is encouraging Canadians to keep their tourism dollars in Canada by choosing First Nations destinations instead of travelling to the United States. Speaking at the International Indigenous Tourism…
Assembly of First Nations Congratulates Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario on Ratifying Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario
(February 26, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today after Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation ratified a Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services Program…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Welcomes Newly Elected AFNQL Regional Chief, Francis Verreault Paul
(February 26, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement on the election of the new Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) Regional Chief Francis Verreault Paul and the departure of outgoing…